Bay View State School vs Faith Lutheran College - Redlands
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bay View State School
Thornlands · Government primary · Prep-6
809 students · ICSEA 1008
Faith Lutheran College - Redlands
Victoria Point · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,102 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Bay View State School Thornlands QLD | Faith Lutheran College - Redlands Victoria Point QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #382 of 804 | #126 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2980 of 4,908 | #634 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 809 | 1,102 |
| Girls / boys | 395 / 414 | 569 / 533 |
| Foundation intake | 108 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 108 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +57% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.6 | 70.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 48.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Thornlands 4164 | Victoria Point 4165 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bayviewss.eq.edu.au | www.faithlutheran.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Faith Lutheran College - Redlands scores higher on the Success Index (50.9 vs 46.2).
- •Faith Lutheran College - Redlands has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bay View State School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.7).
- •Faith Lutheran College - Redlands is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 809.
- •Faith Lutheran College - Redlands has grown faster over five years (57% vs 7%).
- •Bay View State School is a government school while Faith Lutheran College - Redlands is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bay View State School better than Faith Lutheran College - Redlands?
On the Success Index, Faith Lutheran College - Redlands ranks higher (50.9 vs 46.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bay View State School and Faith Lutheran College - Redlands?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Thornlands and Victoria Point in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bay View State School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Faith Lutheran College - Redlands has 15.7.
How do Bay View State School and Faith Lutheran College - Redlands rank in QLD?
Bay View State School is 382nd of 804 and Faith Lutheran College - Redlands is 126th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.